Long Island porgy & scup fishing

Catch, clean, cook, and actually enjoy porgy fishing.

Beginner-friendly porgy fishing advice based on party boat experience, family meals, and the questions new anglers really ask.

A cooler full of freshly caught porgies on a boat
Most useful guides

Start with the basics

A simple high-low porgy rig
Gear

Best Porgy Rig

Why a simple two-hook rig is enough for most beginners.

Cooking the catch

From cooler to dinner.

Porgy is not just a beginner fish. It is a useful, mild white fish for whole baked dinners, tacos, nuggets, ceviche, and freezer meals.

Porgy fish tacos with avocado and tomatoes